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Listen back to episodes of People Powered News – scroll to the bottom of our Soundcloud playlist for the latest. Catch People Powered News live every Tuesday, 7-8pm est on WPPM 106.5 FM, phillycam.org/listen and on WPPM FM’s Facebook.
Interview with Dr. Deborah Figart – People Powered News (October 13, 2020)
People Powered News’ Larry McGlynn interviews Dr. Deborah Figart, distinguished professor of economics at Stockton University about economic recovery from the COVID-19 crisis. This interview originally aired on People Powered News, October 13, 2020.
People Powered News – July 28, 2020
PhillyCAM · People Powered News – July 28, 2020 Hosts Larry McGlynn, Allison Durham and Brooklyn Fellner report back on the week’s local COVID-19 developments, protests, campaigns and more. This week’s episode features Pat Christmas, Policy Director at Committee of Seventy and Philadelphia Sanitation Worker and sanitation department advocate Terrill Haigler, who is known for…
People Powered News – July 21, 2020
PhillyCAM · People Powered News – July 21, 2020 Hosts Larry McGlynn, Allison Durham and Brooklyn Fellner report back on the week’s local COVID-19 developments, protests, campaigns and more. This episode features David Masur, parent and member of the Philly Healthy Schools Initiative and Ami Patel Hopkins, a science teacher in the School District of…
People Powered News – July 15, 2020
PhillyCAM · People Powered News – July 15, 2020 Hosts Larry McGlynn, Allison Durham, Vanessa Maria Graber and Brooklyn Fellner report back on the week’s local COVID-19 developments, protests, campaigns and more. This episode features an interview with Dr. Michael LeVasseur, professor of epidemiology at Drexel University.
Gyms and fitness centers to reopen in Philadelphia
Gyms and fitness centers were admitted to reopen on Monday in Philadelphia for the first time since the beginning of shutdowns during COVID. There are regulations that are being enforced for patrons who attend gyms. Gym goers are required to wear face masks at all times and must also socially distance. Class sizes are also…
Gov. Wolf Urges Congress to help local restaurants
Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf is pressuring Congress to pass the Real Economic Support That Acknowledges Unique Restaurant Assistance Needed to Survive (RESTAURANTS) Act to provide immediate relief funds to restaurants throughout Pennsylvania. The act would include $120 billion that would be given to independent restaurants who have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. This information…
Update on Philadelphia K-12 Schools
Today, city officials announced the Philadelphia School District will be opening up with a hybrid learning system. Students will spend 2 days a week in the classroom and 3 days a week learning online. There is also an option for families who are not comfortable with sending their kids back to be fully online. There…
1,000 new Covid cases in PA, today; the largest increase since May
About 1/3 of these confirmed cases are from Philadelphia. Health officials argue the rising cases are related to residents traveling to beach towns and socializing at bars and restaurants. Masks not being worn in these places is also a contributing factor. This information is from: https://6abc.com/health/pa-adds-1k-covid-19-cases-biggest-1-day-report-since-may/6311396/
Gov. Wolf announces grant for non profit arts organizations
“Governor Tom Wolf announced today that 309 nonprofit arts organizations will receive grants totaling $2.3 million to help with the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.” The CARES Act funding will go towards staff salaries, fees for artists or contractual personnel, and facilities costs. This information is from: https://www.governor.pa.gov/newsroom/pennsylvania-arts-organizations-receive-2-3-million-in-pandemic-relief/
Juneteenth Celebration at Drexel Park
By Brooklyn Fellner Just over 200 people gathered at Drexel Park Juneteenth, commemorating the emancipation of the United States’ last slaves. People from across the community danced, relaxed and browsed vendors’ stands as celebratory music blared from a DJ booth. With free food, free drinks and a welcoming atmosphere, organizers’ call for community, equality and…
Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center on COVID-19
Gov. Tom Wolf visited the staff at the Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center today. The Milton S. Hershey Medical Center demonstrated their preparedness for COVID by ordering PPE for staff in advance to the need for an overwhelming amount to keep up with cases. The medical center also has a Special Pathogens…
$157.5 Million Now Available for School Health and Safety Grants to Address COVID-19
“The School Safety and Security Committee (SSSC) within the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) has approved the opening of two funding announcements totaling $157.5 million that school entities are immediately eligible to apply for to address COVID-19-related health and safety needs for the 2020-2021 school year,” According to Gov Tom Wolf’s website: https://www.governor.pa.gov/newsroom/gov-wolf-157-5-million-now-available-for-school-health-and-safety-grants-to-address-covid-19/
Gov Wolf announces 12 more counties will move to the Green Phase
On June 19th, 12 new counties will enter the Green Phase of the reopening process. These counties include: Dauphin, Franklin, Huntingdon, Luzerne, Monroe, Perry, Pike, and Schuylkill.
Wolf Administration Provides Guidance to Resume High School and Other Summer Sports
Today, preliminary guidelines involving high school and recreational sports teams to resume “voluntary workouts,” were released by the Wolf administration, as parts of the state move into the yellow and green phases. These guidelines will guide participants on how to be safe from COVID during their activities. Private and public K-12 schools must develop a…
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